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From the words or groups of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.

Afua was reduced …. tears when she lost the election.
  •  A.

    by

  •  B.

    into

  •  C.

    to

  •  D.

    with

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The correct answer is C. to

The complete sentence is: Afua was reduced to tears when she lost the election.

Explanation:

The phrase “reduced to tears” means to be brought to a state of crying or weeping. In this sentence, “to” is used as part of the idiomatic expression to show that Afua started crying as a result of losing the election.

Other options:

  • A. by “By” is used to indicate the means, method, or agent of an action. It does not form part of the idiomatic expression “reduced to tears.”
  • B. into “Into” is used to indicate movement or transition from one state or condition to another. While it can be used in some contexts with “reduced,” it is not the most appropriate choice for the idiomatic expression “reduced to tears.”
  • D. with “With” is used to express association, accompaniment, or connection. It does not form part of the idiomatic expression “reduced to tears.”
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English Language  |  Multiple Choice  |  2012
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